Gear & Merch
Fly fishing gear we’ve field-tested on the Upper Delaware — rods, reels, waders, and more.
Rods
Two weights that cover the full Upper Delaware system, dry fly to streamer.
9′ 5WT · Fast Action
Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod
The rod we hand to anyone learning the West Branch’s tighter runs. Forgiving enough to build confidence, stiff enough to turn over a size 18 Sulphur in a headwind.
9′ 6WT · Fast Action
Sage Arrow Fly Rod
High water streamer work — punches through wind on the Main Stem.
Reels
Sealed drags and click-pawl classics for fish that don’t ask permission before running.
Large Arbor · Click-Pawl
Ross Reels Colorado
A reel that doesn’t flinch when a Main Stem brown decides your afternoon is over. Light enough that you forget it’s there until you need it.
Click-Pawl
Orvis Battenkill Click Reel
The classic click-and-pawl, for anglers who want the sound as much as the function.
Waders
Cold-water rated. What we’re wearing when the West Branch runs 44°F in April.
Ultralight · Breathable
Orvis Men’s Ultralight Waders
We call ’em lightweight, but they’re durable as heck. If you’re putting miles on the river, you’ll want these.
4-Layer · Women’s Fit
Simms Women’s Freestone
Women’s-specific patterning and a fit that actually moves with you, not against you.
Lines & Leaders
Quiet presentations for water that’s seen every fly in the book.
Weight Forward · Floating
SA Amplitude Smooth Trout Expert
A quieter presentation than most floating lines — the difference on flat, low-summer West Branch pools where fish have seen every fly in the book.
Fluorocarbon Tippet
RIO Fluoroflex Freshwater
Near-invisible under the surface — our go-to for spooky Delaware browns.
Packs
Carry systems for a full day on the water.
Submersible · 28L
Fishpond Thunderhead Backpack
Fully waterproof, which matters more than you’d think when you’re wading out to the middle of the East Branch with your whole kit on your back.
Apparel
What we’re actually wearing streamside.
UPF 50+ · Guide Shirt
Simms Guide Fishing Shirt
Secure zippered pockets, roll-up sleeves, and fast-drying fabric built for a full day exposed on open water.
Troutlandish Merch
Small-batch hats and stickers — coming soon.
Structured · Adjustable Snapback
Troutlandish Trucker Hat
Embroidered fish logo on rust and cream mesh.
Unstructured · Low Profile
Troutlandish Cotton Twill Hat
Tan on green, worn-in fit right out of the box.
Vinyl · Weatherproof · 4″
Troutlandish Bumper Sticker
Die-cut fish logo, built for a truck tailgate or water bottle.